Isolation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria from wild-simulated ginseng and evaluation of soil health following its application in the field.

ABSTRACT: Wild-simulated ginseng must be cultivated at natural forest sites without artificial structures, chemical fertilizers, or pesticides to qualify for certification. However, its extended cultivation period makes stable production challenging, necessitating effective strategies to enhance early growth and yield. In this study, we evaluated the ability of five bacterial strains isolated from the rhizosphere of wild-simulated ginseng to promote initial growth and development. The strains exhibited diverse functional traits, including indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production, phosphate solubilization, siderophore production, and enzymatic activities such as protease and cellulase. Antifungal activity, however, was primarily observed in strains 79 and 81. We inoculated field-grown ginseng plants wit

SUBMITTER: Lee SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685894 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature